Selma
Selma Man Arrested After 100 MPH Chase
SELMA — A Selma man wanted on outstanding drug charges was arrested by the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office following a high-speed pursuit that reportedly reached speeds of 100 mph. According…
Sheriff’s Office: Stolen Vehicle Used In Fuel Theft
KENLY — A Selma woman faces felony and misdemeanor charges after deputies said she was found driving a stolen vehicle shortly after a larceny at a Johnston County construction site.…
Woman Lying In Snow-Covered Street Struck, Dragged By Vehicle
Feb. 5, 2026 – This story has been updated: Feb. 1, 2026SELMA — A woman lying motionless in a snow-covered street was struck and dragged by a pickup truck Saturday…
Mobile Home Fire Displaces Four People, Injures Firefighter
JOHNSTON COUNTY — Firefighters from four departments battled cold temperatures and gusty winds Saturday afternoon while extinguishing a mobile home fire on Braswell Road that displaced a family of four…
Two Charged With Drug Possession Following Traffic Stop
KENLY – A routine traffic stop turned into felony drug arrests for two Selma residents. Around 12:47 a.m. Jan. 17, a Johnston County deputy pulled over a vehicle on Truck…
Sex Offender Accused Of Indecent Exposure Incidents In Selma And Smithfield
JOHNSTON COUNTY — A Fayetteville man listed on the North Carolina Sex Offender Registry is in custody after police said he exposed himself to children inside retail businesses in Smithfield…
Selma Town Council Member Susan Watson Resigns
SELMA – Susan P. Watson, a member of the Selma Town Council, submitted her resignation Tuesday afternoon. The resignation is effective immediately. She released the following statement to The Johnston…
Used Washing Machine Sale Spins Into Felony Charges
CLAYTON — What began as a routine Facebook Marketplace transaction over a used washing machine ended with two people in jail and the appliance back where it belonged. A 30-year-old…
Deputies Say Selma Driver Fled Before Pulling Over
JOHNSTON COUNTY — What started as a routine traffic stop on NC Highway 39 North near the Wake County line ended with an arrest. On Jan. 13 around 11:27 p.m.,…
New BJ’s Wholesale Club Set To Open In Selma On Jan. 23
SELMA – Selma will welcome a new retail addition this week as BJ’s Wholesale Club opens its doors on Friday, Jan. 23. The store, located at 370 Trinity Springs Lane,…
Crews Contain Trackside Fires
JOHNSTON COUNTY — Several small fires were reported Friday morning along railroad tracks in Johnston County, prompting responses from multiple fire departments. The fires were reported around 7 a.m. along…
Habitual Drunk Driver Arrested Again
SELMA — A man with previous impaired driving convictions was arrested early Sunday morning after deputies reportedly found him unresponsive behind the wheel of his truck on a Johnston County…
